Hebrews 5:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Their

To discern

Bible References

Their

Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"

The ear scrutinizes speech just as the palate tastes food."

Since the ear tests words like a palate tastes food,

How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey.

The fragrance of your perfumed oil is wonderful. Your name is perfume poured out. Therefore the young women love you.

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I take delight and sit down, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

"The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.

Then, with the eyes of your hearts enlightened, you will know the confidence that is produced by God having called you, the rich glory that is his inheritance among the saints,

To discern

"Even God knows that on the day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you'll become like God, knowing good and evil."

"So your humble servant is saying, "Please, your majesty, let what the king has to say be of comfort, because just as the angel of God is, so also is your majesty the king to discern both good and evil. And may the LORD your God remain present with you.'"

So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"

He'll eat cheese and honey, when he knows enough to reject what's wrong and choose what's right.

Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion.

And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,